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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-23
The Ba rd of Avon.

LONDON, April 22.-Henry Irving pre-
sided to-day over brilliant company which
assembled i'll the Lyceum theater for the
purpose of promoting the establishment at
StratforduponAvo of universal
memorial Shakesperian library. Mr..
Irving. in his address to the assemblage.
declared that the poets birthplace, in the
event of the success of the undertaking.
would become more than ever the Shakes
pearian students future Mecca. Sir
Theodore Martin offered a resolution,
which was adopted unanimously, that the
present small library at Stratford be eX-
tended so that it should include copies of
all the British and foreign editions of
Shakespeare's works. Mr.. Phelps, the
America minister. offered resolution
that the library have added TO it also all
obtainabe. biographical, critical and other
works dealing with the British and foreign
drama. This was also agreed to by an
unanimous vote.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-23
$l,l15,417 %
DEDUCTIONS.

DEDUCTIONS.
Less proceeds of sales of
machines rec eived
from agents in advance
of settlements. S2l,T69 g.
Less due machine agents
in notes for deferred
commissions &c. 62S o.
Less due repair agents.. l.I06 IS
Real estate and buildings. ...... 4!
VIZ: Real estate in Saltwater,
improved and unimproyed.. sc
Real estate in Mimic, improved
and unimproved.
Heal estate in Fargo, improved
and unimprOved.. .
Real estate in Grand Forks, in-
proved and unimproved.
Buildings in Saltwater on leased
ground and in prison yard....
Land taken under foreclosure
Machinery, tools and fixtures. 80. l.
Viz: Machinery. s
Steam heating fixtures.
Water Works. .........
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-23
WEEKLY ST. PAIL GLoRE.

Ly--(Daily-Monday. Wednesday and
Er;dayO
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-23

SO,U0J, lbI 10
Deduct amount paid by the re-
ceiver and charged to the hold
ers of farmers notes as collat-
eral from the proceeds of such
notes placed in his hands in
trust. Observation-Disclosures. 3S6.75l Sc
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-23
Place OfObSeryatiou
ENTITLED TO 1T.

Higher. *Lower.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-04-23

AUL. SATURDAY. APRIL 20, 1857.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-14
LOSSES IN VARIOUS PLACES.

WARSAW, Aug - tSpscdh. Fire broke ont suddenly
this afternoon in Pecks livery stable. burning 10 the
ground Monroes livery stable Monroes steam laundry
Mrs Bingnams barn. Jesse Fuckers restaurant, WINK
lock & Pratts branch store. Lewis Noges barber shop
T. cCAnrcy's shOp, r. II. rock~ livery -tahl" ana Tie
Purdy House. Lo.s, $4,000; Insurance, Flo.oVV
CHICAGO. Aug ia dispatch 70 The H"rs says
1.-THE lime and cement works a. Marbieheai H., s"ycn
miles south IL quincy. were DESTROY FL by IRE last h.
Tue loss is SO 900 Insurance 5000
HToNAwASpt, y. Y, Aux ia man living near
sweeny-st. saw two men about oclocS this morning
run out of yard around tho big saw mill OF Jackson q
Smith situated on the north bank % the roniwanda
Greek aud disappear Do the darknest f"w M
aGtcrwauI q brt-ht Game ahOt up ir"n Tie ulli He
flame. spr,aJ with TaPIdity, ana by tho uinc tAo ire
Department arrived the whole afrurture. -ap crt "n
bv 60 feet wide was I'm ma. 81 flames fh- loss viii
be 100000 upon winch there IS about 100000 IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-14
GIL PiLMEgS BODY BROUGRT HOME
THE FUNERAL TO TAKE PLACE To-DAY-sKErcH OF
Ills CAREER In WALL STREET.

HIS CAREER IN WALL STREET.
Judge Anthony waring acting Coroner at Gravesena'
L. L. inpaneei a jury yesterday to hold an inquest on
august % IN The case Of George H. Palmer, who was
found dead At Coney Island on Friday AFTER inc jury
had viewed the body il was brought to this city, The
funeral will take place to-day at O'clock AT the unuer
takers rooms No. $50 Fourh-ave The Union Ciuo Will
be represented the funeral and there VIII Dc service
al the Marble Cemetery, in second-st MI. rainier .
mother IS st Frustrated. at her home NO 30 Last
Thirty seco nd at, and Is unable 10 see any one
Mr. Palmer was ne YER prominent In the management
Of tho stock Exchange although he served for several
years as a member Of the Governing Committee fopu
lar among the brokers his genial temperament his
and his generosity, he placed 100 hlgh
value Oh convyal enjoyment seek the hard labor re-
Gred Of an active drocter OF the oars OF the Board
lie was member OF the old Stock Exchange
in William. ST. which he Joined November "a, 1866
few years the consolidation with the Open Board
81 a, spt IN the house Of Block Mssset which
was formed early in the 'TOs. lie was admitted rs
partner IN lew years ana on 1ne sd 70 HIocH
Palmer. For q number OF years however Mr. Paimer
brother. John C.. being partner In the spring
OF 1856 John Palmer died tuaaen1y, n rar
Bank building in waIi-st He was removed by his
brother George to the oihce OF the irn where no died
on August 3 the assignment OF the firm an
nounced 1t had outstanding contracts on the Stock
F FHsna Eb.r berlin Of Newest fame was the
head bookkeeper Of tho firm ana was made assignee,
preferences given OF $4,000 to Ann Palmer the
suicides mother and 81 900 his vie, Mary Rider
Palmer as well as OF $1,000 to Charles W. Jackson.
/ creditor. -,
At one time George Palmer supposed to be worth
between $1,000 aud 100000 In early years ne dd
a large business and was Often employed ny Charles j.
other OF the big odtime leaders His ohcs
business however. controlled by himself, was heavy
one But the goodfellowship OF Mr. Palmer proved an
injury him. His business early in tho sos hegdn 10
dwinde and tho final suspension resulted from
what the street" terms dry rot" Although
owing nothing contracts In the STOCK tx
change. Mr.. Palners outside debts we're large; III
which his Wall friends believe weighed so much
upon him that in despair he took MS ire . IL,
Mr. Palmer was member OF the Exchange ~ the time
of mis- death Therefore wife will tho benefit
vi $4,000 insurance ami the proceeds OF the ssG oi ms
seat less the claims OF creditors which not likely to
ah snrl eulITn nmnnnl.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-14
TWo ASYLUM PHYSICIANS SUSPENDED.

SERIOUS CHARGES MADE BY FEMALE NURSES-IN-
VEsTIGAuONs ~ PROGRESS.
DR.. b A. Harris and Dr. Smallwooi connected with
the Female Insane Asylum at BlackwePs Island are
under suspension charged with criminal conduct toward
two nurses employed at the asylum. The charges are
now icing Investigated by the Commissioners OF Char
ties and Correction TRIBUNE reporter visited the
island yesterday ana asked superintendent Dent about
the charges. He said:
regard 10 Dr. small woods the matter was brought
the attention Of tho assistant superintendent during
absence HO Immediately susptndcd the doctor
and laid The matter before the commissonoIs Tor hvcsga
Tho statements OF both parties and OF witnesses
and the stlii In their hands The charges
Or. Harms made MONDAY suspended
reported the COMMIT. the
Both positively deny the DR.. Harris APP
pointed superintendent Franklin predeceAsor about
Two and half Dr. Smallwood appointed by
three months lie brought the strongest
den as have handled Untl these charges
them had been considered faithful and peton
Dr. Small wood also by the reporter. He sa1
GAN desire 10 that deny the charges IN full
The IS In the hands OF tho Commissioners and am
waiting Tor their verdict" The decision OF the Com
missioners will probably be made early next week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-14
NEV MEXICAN LAND SURVEYS.
sURvEYoR-GENERAL JULIAN's REPoKT-cHAR'E9
OF WHOLESALE FRAUD.

sURvEYoR-GENERAL JULIANs REPoRT-CHAh"h9
OF WHOLESALE FRAUD.
WASHINGTON. Aug 13-George W. Juhan' tue 5nr-
veyor General of NewMexco has MADE MS ahhuai report
to the Commissioner Of the General Lana once. IN III
nres,ion generally in the East Mr. Julian says
that m the available land in NewMexcO has been taken
mn Is not founded upon fact There many localities
in the Territory where good homes could be made ana the
pursut of agriculture followed with prOht Mr. Juan
states that from examination OF private land claims
made up to of his last annual report he found
that 600 2O6 had been unlawfuy reserved FROM
entry under the public land laws through the
recognition Of invalid titles and fraudulent
surveys He finds that In the cases since
examined the Government has been defraudel to still
more shocking extent. The Estanes grant, he saws,
which approved for Ais 036 Is fraudulent and
void and this large area has appropriated to private
without OF law. He thinks also that three
quarters OF million OF acres OF the S432o9 acres a-
proved In the socorro grant Is ILLEGALLY nchned "a quo
settlement III the cases examined ana TeeAhihlneu
within inc past year ne thnSs wo We M
CANT ~ say that the land claimants Win ihelr
Congress has approved foryseyen out OF forty-
nine OF their claims II has been as caainton1 10 NeW
Mexico. the surveyor General a. II Is hmila ng
TO the United States. The report states That during
the last Congress several members OF both houses III
Guiding delegate from this Territory reported bills
for the confirmation OF the SOcorrO grant which Il one OF
the most shocking OF the many attempts yet male 10
plumber the public domain. do not say that tue men
who introduced these bills intended to make themselves
parties scheme of robbery but their action shows
that the hidden hand OF rogueryis stu feeng s way III
Congress for "a friendly 20 between"
As "a remedy for This condition OF affairs Mr.. Julian
recommends resurveys Of all grants about which mere
is any doubt and the entering OF suits 10 set aside
patents obtained by fraud In regard to the vexed qnes
lion OF the proper method of settling the titles To spanish
and Mexican grants Mr. Julian suggests simple enact
ment by congress referring all these cases 10 the
Secretary Interior for his decision In case Con
gress fails take snch action in regard 20 qnietng es
Mr. Julian thinks that statute OF limitations should DC
enacted
The estimates OF the cost OF carrying the office for
the next year is sos OO0 OF which $4,000 Is for clerk
hire The appropriation for the present fiscal year IS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-14
(For other Outdoor sOOrts soc Eighth Pags.)l
ONE-uAN POWER IN ELMIRA.
A SCHEME TO RID THE CITY OF CORRUPT METHODS


SCHEME TO RID THE CITY OF CORRUPT METHODS
ANDMEN.
ELMIRA, Aug. 13-The many inexplicable acts OF the
Common Council within the last few years caused con-
tlnuous faultfnding but not until this week did the
ctzeps seem to take hold OF the subject In practical
way Several OF the people have had the subject Of
municipal government under consideration and arrived
scheme which. when put into practice will rid the
city OF the spoils system
The whole fabric OF the city government is founded on
onem man power and extends from the ward politician
and heeler" to the State Executive The charter OF
course is tho foundation OF the wrong Probably the
most Objectionable feature the power vested In the
Common Council in the appointment OF officers. The
strife the places of Chamberlain City Assessors City
Clerk, etc, has been great that large amounts OF
money are spent annually the polls IN the election OF
Aldermen. tho minimum being $500, while $4,000 has
been reached many occasions. When IL Is remen-
bered that the members OF the Common Council receive
only $50 year for two-y years term 1t can easily be
understood why the best citizens suspect that the Coun
cilmen resort mysterious means to get their
money back. This method got fOOthOld In Elmira In
the pamy days OF Governor Hill local politician. the
struggle generally being at the primaries whi,h practice
carried to the polls and II has grown so strong
that even welltodo people have to be seen before
they vote There IS another source Of cOmplant-the
purchase OF supplies letting OF contracts and the general
outlay OF money for the departments The Democratic
Council recently refused to appropriate money FOR
needed fire apparatus for the that the Fire Com
mssoners could be used certain political
end Shortly afterward the anger factory fire cow need
the people that the N sson right the wool mill
fire of this week being another illustration.
In order remedy this evil II Is proposed TO have the
necessary amendments the city charter drawn up and
presented to the next Legislature, ana IL the Dill NC
amendments will provide for the election by the people
OF every officer, great and small.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-14
TROUBLES OF THE FALL RIVER sPINNERs.

FALL RIVER Aug. - (Spec,ab. Is no indication
OF an early settlement OF the strikes at the Linen and
Mechanics Mills. The spinners who are being snp-
ported bv the Cotton Spinncrs Union confident or
bringing the manufacturers terms Agent DuIfee Is
undoubtedly in the right Ia the weather having
great influence over production in the carding and
summing Departments OF MILL and every spinner with
brains enough know picker from hsh-hook knows
that the same grade aud quality Of cotton when VIII
card and spn well IN cold and dry weather works poorly
in a warm aud humid season. fault which Will never DO
r,nclIed until II tp be necessity to use leather
coverngs 10 roller. Whether the quality of tho cotton
i'm use M the Mechanics MAI NJ the beginning OF the
strike was heo'y the average value of the staple en-
poy-i. uf course question which can only ne ue-
ferniuel those have 20 work H. ana the Nplhes
I'm striEing showed empnaucay what they thought
anout H. The mill official. claim that the weather II
alone al faut Nobody knows when work VIII no re-
suucd the spunrr declare that they must receive some
an effort made 80 Improve their condition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-14
TROPHIES or UORKINGMEN.
PROGRESS OF THE STRIKE AT NEWARK.

PROGRESS OF THE STRIKE AT NEWARK.
The knights OF Labor in Newark employed In the shops
OF Cummings & Brother. Michael Mccartney aud z. H.
Witzel we're ordered out by District No 81 yesterday
without an exception the men oboyed tho summons
There are shops where union are employed
exclusively outside OF tbs Association. aud altogether
they do not give employment To than $50 people
The employers within the Association WHO nave not
asked tue TO sign the agreement compelling
them 10 abandon tue knights OF Labor are as
follows: John ~ Moore. Henry Lang, Lang Stegel,
Reuben TrIen Weiss q Enger. and August l0chhDerg'
Three ihousand members OF the Bag Makers Union,
ployed throughout the city, resolved last night at
special meeting support the strikers financially ana 70
uiace a boycott upon the goods manufactured by the
members OF the Manufacturer. Association.
on Monday morning the association will begin 10 carry
ont ia comnact aud none hut non-uniou will be
allowed 10 enter the shops The militia has been ordered
hold tSe ready in OF emergency but no trouble
is anticipated by either strikers or employees.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-14
HANLAN BEATEN BY TEENER.
rHE CANADIAN oARsMAN OUrRowED AT HIS HOME
TO THE ABATEMENT OF HIS FRIENDS.


TORONTO, Ont, Aug. 13.-JObn 1eemer Is cham
pion of America whob title he this afternoon by
vim ng of the fairest that ever took place
on Toronto Bay. Teemer won the toss and
elected to take the south side, nearest the i-aad.
when ore sheltered than the other. At 500
the began. Teemer shot ahead, pulling thirty
three strokes to the minute, Hanlsn pulling thirty
two Teemer forged ahead anu Wi 8 soon leading by
two lengths. He kept ahead. although Han'sn did
his level best. When about mile mad been covered
1eemer went slightly out OF his course but quickly
observed his mistake. At the turning buoys ootn
went too far SOUTH and Teemer struck HIS buoy whch
lost him few strokes he turned his buoy nVe
seconds ahead OF Hsnan, who lost ground by gong
90 far south. and on the homestretch 1eemer was
leading by three longths. Teemer at this time was
pulling tlirty-four and hanlan twenty-nins Beiofe
the homestretcn was half covered Hanlsns friends
had to admit that he beaten Teemer finished
two lengths ahead OF Hanlan. The Official time gwen
was 1926, although some persons made It from
1881 to 1894. There vas little or no cheering at
the finish, the people seeming thoroughly disap-
poin' ed and amazed at the result.
Four or five persons were Injured oy the giving way
of the root of the skating rink on which they were
seated precpitsting them to the ground One OF the
sheds at the end of the wharves also gave way send
ing several persons flying into the water. which, how
ever, shallow, aud they were none the worse LOT
their duckino
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-14
DETECTIVES WATCHING A PRAYER MEET

Several well known and respectable citizens have been
asking at Police Headquarters why detectives were
Gently placed buding which the Fulton
prayer meetings have been held On one occasion
several policemen stationed in the hallway and
around the door OF the building by order OF Captain
Webb, of the Fourth Precinct. The OF this
action the following communication
which was received at Police Headquarters;
SIR Is there OF stopping the crowd OF disOrery
from conyregang on to second nOOr OF 3 Fulton
ST. They look ike gamblers You would a favor 10 the
people OF ths OrhOOd II wOu call the attention OF
the police the nuisance You have accomplished
deal; continue TO do 40 by suppressnK these CITIZEN
This was sent Captain Webb who detailed a detect
i've and several policemen to report No ll3 FulIon
ST. ami tuer report ma liz 10 MIN he sent the
following notice 10 Superintendent Murray:
floor 10 Is occupied by the Fulton
Street Prayer Meeting Association thoy have religious
services week davs fhe aggregation Of
respectable persons do think tbcy gamblers. and
the vicinity do not complain OF them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-14
TIE RAILROAD POSSIBLY BANKRUPT.


CHICAGO. Aug. 10 speeia "A gossipper III one OF the
morning papers says Wabash in its old age Is having
streak For years the Toledo, Peoria ana west
srn Railroad which will be bankrupt by the claims
for DAMAGES incident TO the accident was part OF the
Wabash system About five months ago the Toledo Peoria
md Wastern road was reorganized and became the
Toledo Peoria aud Western 1t is estimated that the
claims for the accident Will be at least II 100000 per-
haps 10000 II this plug road hal still been the
Wabash system last hope for that old property to pay
anything anybody would be gone. As 1t Is tue loss
will fall most severely Morris X. Jesup OF New-fork
and his friends They reorgauizet the Toledo. Peoria
and Western aud hold its bOads These cannot DO
affected but they will lose their Interest the
stock will probably DO wiped on again Leo ntrl VINO
was a uuo private secretaryto Governor Beverdgo
ia its president lie has been IN tue raroaI business
only short time, horrible experience Tor beginner.
The damages for tina killing OF railroad passenger IN
fhs and most other states are Unite TO $1,000. Kali
roads usually pay this atouce as nres invariably assess
the limit. The rad WILL probably at once 20 INTO OahK
ruptry again. 10 strange cOinc lent ihst the
Toledo Peoria and Western Railroad offered for listing
In New-YOrk stock Exchange @o,OOOOooO I no 80
curiues the day of the calamity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-14
PREPAYMENT OF INTEREST.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13.-Applications were received at
the Treasury Department to-day for the prepayment OF
interest registered bonds amounting to Sl2,40iGOO
The total of bonds which advance interest IL
asked $50 497 900 OF which amount S37 $50
per cents $12.O44, 400 Az per cents. and
81 1853 $50 Pacific Railroad bonds. Tue amount
OF interest these bonds IL about 81 .O53.9GO Tho
Treasurer to-day mailed checks In payment OF Interest
about nehTd OF the applications already received
and will Issue checks for the balance as soon rs the
necessary documents be prepared. Under the
Treasury circular tho payment OF advance Interest
will BEGIN on Monday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-14

Henry = Bergman who Ia, received deel o. ths Hicn
Company purpose OF getting the matter IN court ana
having the Vaiiy Of the Symes tue settled y,N'ruaY
be served suit for rJOOu dana2cs
Tor being deprived OF The OF the property and s1nO
month for tho time dofenda occupied tho prem
comp ain ALLEGES that the painuh wa Ia a"tnI
tho premises when he was Oustod bf the
I'D n,i,nts J. X Ignhln-on WinSlon Robinson, samuel
Hopping Kettcta- the executors ~ the kctIets
estC. and Creole tho present occupant are made CO.
defendants suit Tie acton viii be brought before me
Sessions IN september and then onanfe OF
viii put II m tho supreme Court whore II can De
II TINS and tho property secured TO these
rcr Galmsut. numerous other VII be brought and
among tho tho Government Ia get possession
property which Fort rOmpAns and Fort
4 located
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-14
NO TTDINos OF TIE MISSING JEWELLEK. on


Little further could be learned yesterday regarding
the whereabouts OF K. II. AIM the ssing jevecr. Of
No 80 Maiden Lane. A rumor was current yesterday
that letter had been received from him written
ada but one know 10 whom II WAS written. and
could be found had we'd any such letter
Office of The JerfcrS Weekly IL said that the
missing money was not so great Was AT first reported
and that undoubtedly 500 $500 at the outside would
cover all the losses Incurred. Jewellers warned
against him some time II said and II anybody
lost by him they did 50 with their eyes open
Tho story OF Aims Ia this city told fol-
lows TRIBUNE reporter yesterday by Maiden Lane
jewelcr He came here from from Francisco about
six months ago. brought good recOmme ndat Ions with
him. and being person OF good appearance and above
all, skiful WOrKmaan soon obtained considerable
Work, which consisted chiefly In setting diamonds and
other precious and he Often II Is said had h.
possession stones TO the value Of from $4,000 $4,000
In the meantime here sent 10 San Francisco
and made Inquiries regarding his record there when
learned that his putaton In that city OF
the best but that lie had been Dected with several
questionable transactions there. In consequence most
OF the jewellers took their work entirely away from him,
and those who did not do had hut little with HIM. lie
has bron at his place OF business since Thurs
day morning. Ills does appear In the dire
and his house address Is unknown
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-14
AInNG TILE SOUND.

prrcRPoEr-Fevth the burglar arrested In New.York
he concerned In the robbery OF Farchds
iewrry store July H. and confined IN the county
la has several yiss from his wife Tie declines To
tax with Oyet Congregational 'hurrh VIII
r.maln closed during the month OF August.....JOhn d.
Candeo Editor OF me Standard. Ia at Hull, Mass Mrs
Whrtstnr who August shot by her husband, who
aeTward killed himself was yesterday removed 10 the nos
pltaL Her Is doubtful The Rev. Thomas
punne of anbury been appointed assistant priest at
st Marys church. East Side. A. W. Wallace, OF this
CITY Fat Mans Association. announces tho
annual dinner Of the association al DOron Point
Norwak harbor Thursday September The y ~
club sat their twentieth monthly dinner at thirteen
minutes before yesterday ~ It's close they went 10
Coney Island Join NewYOk clubs dinner at that